• Short Summary

    Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby horse race nearly come to blows after a close finish.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "America. The most sensational racing picture ... ever! Fisher on 'Head Play' objects to 'Bookers Tip' ridden by Meade in desperate finish for famous Kentucky Derby, alleging interference."

    Churchill Downs Race Course, Kentucky, United States of America (USA).

    Various shots of large crowds of race goers in the stands and placing bets.

    Horses are led down to the start.

    Shots of final stages of Kentucky Derby horse race. 'Head Play' and 'Bookers Tip' are neck and neck and very close on the rail. After crossing the finish one of the jockeys hits out at his opponent with his ridding crop.

    Slow motion shots of the finishing stages.

    N.B. There appears to have been another section to this film - possibly with an intertitle reading: "Objection over- ruled - who was right? Watch!"

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    707.04
    Media URN:
    6167
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    18/05/1933
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:12:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:04:21:00 / 01:05:33:00
    Canister:
    33/40

Comments (1)

  1. Unknown user says

    The race was held on 6 May 1933.

    "Head Play" is ridden by Herb Fisher.

    "Brokers Tip" is ridden by Don Meade.

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